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P550 FRP

1996 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,105 mi
Last recorded26,105 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover Mini50,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 FRP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 26,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

slight perishing on nsf and osf tie rod arm front bush's

Pass 30 Nov 2022 26,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

slight perishing on nsf and osf tie rod arm front bush's

Pass 30 Nov 2021 26,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

slight perishing on nsf and osf tie rod arm front bush's

Fail 30 Nov 2021 26,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight perishing on nsf and osf tie rod arm front bush's

Pass 27 Nov 2020 25,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

slight perishing on nsf and osf tie rod arm front bush's

Pass 22 Nov 2019 25,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight perrishing on nsf and osf tie bar front bushs

Pass 22 Nov 2018 25,409 miles

Front wiper blades have some deterioration

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 25,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 25,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 25,333 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,115 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,560 miles

NS Rear shock absorber damp

Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,099 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

deterioration and cracks to all four tyres

Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

deterioration and cracks to all four tyres

rear offside foot and handbrake efforts low

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,442 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

deteration and cracks to tyres

stone chip in winscreen not within swept area

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deteration to rear tyres

front tyres wearing thin

rear fog lamp slightly obscured

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

stone chip in windscreen not within swept area

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

offside foot and handbrake efforts slightly low

some deteration to rear tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,803 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin

offside rear foot and handbrake effort slightly low

rear offside fog lamp slightly obscured

stone chip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 19 Sep 2008 21,463 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear fog lamp obscured slightly

stone chip in widscreen outside swept area

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear fog lamp slightly obscured

Fail 12 Sep 2006 19,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front suspension ball joints

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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P550 FRP is a 1996 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 50,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P550 FRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P550 FRP is a 1996 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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